Rain or shine or scorching heat, Charles Thomas Anderson always had a tune to whistle while making his postal rounds in Winter Park. Anderson became affectionately known as "The Whistling Postman" as he delivered mail along the Palmer Avenue and the Vias route in Winter Park. "He knew everybody on his route -- all their children, who went to college and when they would be home," said Violet, his wife of 62 years. "Everyone on his route loved him. I'd meet people in the grocery store, and they'd tell me how much they liked him."

CORA STEWART, 91, 15 Swan Road, Sorrento, died Tuesday. Born in Geneva County, Ala., she moved to Sorrento from Alabama in 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of the Nazarene. Survivors: daughters, Lassie J. Simpkins, Sorrento, Mary Caputo, Casselberry, Mollie Smith, Orlando; sons, William Wilkins, Hubert Anderson, both of Orlando, John Wilkins, Eustis, Charles Anderson, Houma, La.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Springs.

The family of Bradley Anderson, the Brevard County boy who was severely injured by lightning that killed his mother, thanked the public Tuesday for its thoughts and prayers. "Bradley is still critical, and we are hopeful he will pull through. The community's continued prayers are appreciated," the family said in a statement. Family friends said Bradley, 10, of Grant was breathing on his own at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women in Orlando. Bradley was on a family boating outing on the Indian River on Sunday afternoon when a sudden storm hit. Bradley, his mother, Stephanie Anderson, 41, a family friend and Bradley's dog sought shelter under a tree on a small island on the river.

The family of Bradley Anderson, the Brevard County boy who was severely injured by lightning that killed his mother, thanked the public Tuesday for its thoughts and prayers. "Bradley is still critical, and we are hopeful he will pull through. The community's continued prayers are appreciated," the family said in a statement. Family friends said Bradley, 10, of Grant was breathing on his own at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women in Orlando. Bradley was on a family boating outing on the Indian River on Sunday afternoon when a sudden storm hit. Bradley, his mother, Stephanie Anderson, 41, a family friend and Bradley's dog sought shelter under a tree on a small island on the river.

The University of Central Florida announced Wednesday that more than 20,000 tickets already have been sold for its Oct. 2 football game against Yale.The game is part of an extravaganza billed as ''Central Florida's Rockin' Rally for United Way.''The afternoon game at the Florida Citrus Bowl is the centerpiece for the day. The plans include a pregame barbecue, a halftime show that will feature a 1,000-member marching band and a free postgame party at Church...

Three survivors of a shooting and robbery spree last September testified Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial of James Eugene Hunter and Eric Boyd about the surprise attack that claimed the life of their friend, a local college student.Theodore Troutman, 20; Taurus Cooley, 19, and Michael Howard, 21, recovered from gunshot wounds, but Wayne Simpson, 19, died after being shot in the back as he lay face down on the ground.The survivors testified they were chatting in front of the Munche Shoppe, near Bethune-Cookman College, on Sept.

Eric Boyd, the second of two Palatka men convicted of killing college student Wayne Simpson last September, was sentenced Friday to nine consecutive life terms in state prison.Circuit Judge Gayle Graziano described Simpson's death and the robbery and wounding of three buddies as the ''worst case of needless, random violence this court has ever seen.''Boyd, 21, was subdued when he stood before Graziano with his wrists and ankles bound with chains.He was spared the death sentence given Wednesday to co-defendant James Eugene Hunter, who was named the gunman in the Sept.

Merritt Island senior Jerry Sapp wanted to go to the Class AAAA Florida State High School Wrestling Tournament at the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg this year, but he had no intentions of purchasing a ticket.''I always wanted to go to state, and I didn't go last year,'' Sapp said. ''I told myself I was going to state without buying a ticket at the window. I'm going to wrestle.''Sapp got a front-row seat without sneaking under the turnstiles by capturing a regional championship in the 189-pound class and later earned himself a ticket to the state title match.

The University of Central Florida announced Wednesday that more than 20,000 tickets already have been sold for its Oct. 2 football game against Yale.The game is part of an extravaganza billed as ''Central Florida's Rockin' Rally for United Way.''The afternoon game at the Florida Citrus Bowl is the centerpiece for the day. The plans include a pregame barbecue, a halftime show that will feature a 1,000-member marching band and a free postgame party at Church...

Eric Boyd, the second of two Palatka men convicted of killing college student Wayne Simpson last September, was sentenced Friday to nine consecutive life terms in state prison.Circuit Judge Gayle Graziano described Simpson's death and the robbery and wounding of three buddies as the ''worst case of needless, random violence this court has ever seen.''Boyd, 21, was subdued when he stood before Graziano with his wrists and ankles bound with chains.He was spared the death sentence given Wednesday to co-defendant James Eugene Hunter, who was named the gunman in the Sept.

Three survivors of a shooting and robbery spree last September testified Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial of James Eugene Hunter and Eric Boyd about the surprise attack that claimed the life of their friend, a local college student.Theodore Troutman, 20; Taurus Cooley, 19, and Michael Howard, 21, recovered from gunshot wounds, but Wayne Simpson, 19, died after being shot in the back as he lay face down on the ground.The survivors testified they were chatting in front of the Munche Shoppe, near Bethune-Cookman College, on Sept.

Merritt Island senior Jerry Sapp wanted to go to the Class AAAA Florida State High School Wrestling Tournament at the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg this year, but he had no intentions of purchasing a ticket.''I always wanted to go to state, and I didn't go last year,'' Sapp said. ''I told myself I was going to state without buying a ticket at the window. I'm going to wrestle.''Sapp got a front-row seat without sneaking under the turnstiles by capturing a regional championship in the 189-pound class and later earned himself a ticket to the state title match.

CORA STEWART, 91, 15 Swan Road, Sorrento, died Tuesday. Born in Geneva County, Ala., she moved to Sorrento from Alabama in 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of the Nazarene. Survivors: daughters, Lassie J. Simpkins, Sorrento, Mary Caputo, Casselberry, Mollie Smith, Orlando; sons, William Wilkins, Hubert Anderson, both of Orlando, John Wilkins, Eustis, Charles Anderson, Houma, La.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Springs.